HIST 010 Lecture 9: 1st century BC, Republic
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Period of civil war and violence would destroy roman republic. Began in 2nd century bce; ends in 1st century bce. Senators were willing to do anything for power: illegal, violent, or unprecedented a. C marius changed recruitment for army: armies would be made of poor, citizen volu. More loyal to generals than they were to their state. Generals would use their armies against the state. 60 bce: the first triumvirate composed of pompey, crassus, and caesar; 3 famous senato. Pompey and crassus would use their resources to get caesar elected as one of the c. Proved to be correct; caesar becomes consul and passes many laws tha. At top of political ladder, wants military glory to increase political power ed acts volunteers nators (and most powerful) creating a political alliance the consuls in 59 bce s that benefitted pompey and crassus (repayment for support) At top of political ladder, wants military glory to increase political power.
